Amp dilemma

[Cosmo87]

Two months ago I purchased a really nice used 50 Watt Marshall JCM 900 head and an avatar cab. While I think the tone of it is great for more modern rock stuff I think I may have bought it more on an impulse instead of fully thinking it through(I tend to do this a lot, character flaw). Since then I have really started practicing heavily and I have found myself getting into a wider variety of music (Metal, classic rock, Progressive, Indie) I'm thinking of selling the JCM 900 but i'm unsure where to go from here. I probably won't be playing live anytime soon, and whatever I look into has to be pretty versatile for all kinds of rock music. Since i'll be in an apartment next year for school it also has to be pretty quiet, and I also have a friend who lives in West Virginia so I would like to be able to record also so I can exchange files with him over the internet(This is not necessary but it is a plus).

So far I have considered the Line 6 PODxt as it seems to be the best choice but any other suggestions are more than welcome.

Thanks

 

[greendy123]

Re: Amp dilemma

I would go with a vox valvetronix, those sound good at low volumes and also even better at louder volumes. There's a bunch of people on forum that highly recommend them. I have experience with podxt tones, but they don't sound that great to me. I have prefered the sound valvetronix amps when ever i got the chance to try them.

 

[Gr8Scott]

Re: Amp dilemma

Keep the Avatar cab and get the Valvetronix AD120VTH head. They are $399 at guitar center now. Supplies are running out as people learn about this. Get a move on before they dry up. This amp totally rocks and has amazing versatility. The Blue Grill vox heads have been discontinued and they flat out rule. Find my thread talking about my recent purchase of this amp. It impressed TheOdie (the Nikita Kruschev of amp tone) and that's no small feat.